Baby Diamonds Blanket

My next project is called 'Baby Diamonds Blanket' and can be found in Margaret Hubert's Hooked Throws: 20 Easy Crochet Projects. This pattern uses a form of Tunisian in a variation called entrelac (I'm assuming it is a reference to the pattern of diamonds). While there seem to be a few different methods of actually starting entrelac, I was confused at first as to what the pattern was asking me to do in the initial rows.

The blanket is worked in a series of strips of squares, all arranged on their points. I didn't understand at first that the foundation chain was actually going to comprise the sides of the squares. After some help from a kind soul at the Crochetville forums who offered a really helpful tutorial on entrelac I was able to figure out where I was going wrong (thank you ;-) ). Once you get started this pattern really is quite easy.

Here are a few pictures with what I've done so far. Sorry they are so poor quality (and a little discolored). I need to get a proper digicam soon.



I am using Sirdar 'Snuggly' brand baby yarn. It's 55% nylon and 45% acrylic - and 100% soft ;) It's washable and can even be put in the drier. Although the photo is a bit discolored because of the low light in our room the colors I'm using are aqua (MC), white (A) and light yellow (B), which are the colors used in the pattern sample picture. They're great neutral colors for either boys or girls.